HP DLT 8000 versus Others

[CA140201]

My current Quantum DLT autoloader device died and I am desparately reseraching another device. It is my understanding that Quantum makes most drives and everyone else brands Quantums drives. My question, is there a reason to purchase an HP branded autoloader versus a Quantum or Overland product. Going with the Overland product would allow me to move the device to the NT platform if I chose to do so at some pint in the future. (If this is not the place to voice such a question, any ideas on where I could get more info would be greatly appreciated.

[BR661017]

The HP DLT also work with a NT or SUN or Linux.
The HP use a special Firmware for the Device which is tested with the HPUX Server and HP Netserver NT/LINUX.
So both side are tested.
So all Device are tested and work together.
The main think is work with DLT or go to LTO device.
For more use www.hp.com

Best regards

Frank